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Bright Artist's Cottage-Mins to Downtown, Campus

Family-friendly holiday home with kitchen, near University of Georgia

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Come and experience comfort and convenience in this professionally designed 4BD home just minutes from DT and UGA! -5 Min Drive to DT - 5 Min Drive to UGA Campus - 2 Mile to Sanford Stadium This house is boast an open floor plan, allowing an abundance of natural light into the home that accentuates the custom art the adorns its walls. Come enjoy our high-quality linens, mode...
Thoughtful details and modern touches make every bedroom in the Bright Artist’s Cottage feel welcoming.
Modern appliances, plenty of space, and an open layout make meal prep a breeze.
Cozy up on the L-shaped sectional after a day exploring Athens. Enjoy a space designed for connection, relaxation, and style.
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Athens, GA
  • Place, Classic Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Georgia Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Georgia
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bright Artist's Cottage-Mins to Downtown, Campus

Come and experience comfort and convenience in our beautifully designed 4BD / 3BA home just minutes from Downtown Athens and UGA.

☀ 5 Min Drive to Downtown
☀ 5 Min Drive to UGA Campus
☀ 2 Miles to Sanford Stadium

This new build features an open floor plan, private parking, custom art, and an outdoor space with a fire pit, cornhole boards, and outdoor dining. Meredith and I hope you enjoy our high-quality linens, modern amenities, and thoughtfully outfitted kitchen during your stay.

We aim to provide a fully self-check-in experience, but Meredith and I live in Athens and are happy to come by in person if needed.


This bright new build (2022) is located right off MLK inside the loop. It is 1/4 mile from an entrance to the Firefly Greenway Trail along the river. "The Plantation" restaurant is across the street for southern cuisine. This location is convenient while offering a quiet neighborhood feel, with most destinations in Athens under 15 minutes away.

Free parking is available for up to 4 vehicles. The parking lot can be difficult when backing out. If needed, you can also park in the pine straw area to the left of the driveway, in front of the main entrance.


2-story cottage with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The open floor plan includes a spacious kitchen with all your cooking essentials, a living area with a large sectional and Apple TV, and a dining table for 8. The back porch features an outdoor dining space and a fire pit for cooler evenings.


Quick access to the loop means most destinations in Athens are under 15 minutes away. Uber and Lyft are readily available.


Your comfort and safety are our priority. We follow top-tier sanitization that goes beyond Airbnb standards. Every piece of bedding undergoes meticulous cleaning between stays.

If this property is unavailable on your desired dates, we offer two additional Athens homes with different layouts while maintaining the same amenities.

For added security, exterior cameras monitor only outdoor areas and do not invade indoor privacy.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets.
No smoking.
Check-In: 4PM on day of arrival Check-Out: 11AM on day of departure

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Athens

Located in Athens, this holiday home is in the city centre. Farmers Market and J&J Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Riverside Park and North Oconee River Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum, or check out an event or a game at Sanford Stadium.
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Athens, GA

What's nearby

  • North Oconee River Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Classic Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The Georgia Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Georgia - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • 40 Watt Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪el Camino Real Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Los Amigos - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Plantation Buffet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hidden Gem - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Artist's Cottage-Mins to Downtown, Campus pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bright Artist's Cottage-Mins to Downtown, Campus?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright Artist's Cottage-Mins to Downtown, Campus?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Artist's Cottage-Mins to Downtown, Campus?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright Artist's Cottage-Mins to Downtown, Campus located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Riverside Park, North Oconee River Park and Hillside Park. Ware-Lyndon House and Sandy Creek Education & Visitor Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great and the home accommodated our needs perfectly. The host was very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for the Georgia football game. Only minutes from downtown and the campus. House was very clean, well equipped and very comfortable. Alex and his wife were very responsive and accommodating! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shamra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Cute and spacious home. Hosts were very responsive! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm and welcoming

Well equipped, up to date, trendy accommodations. Great hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town visiting with family. Didn't spend much time at the home other than to sleep. Beds were very comfortable and everyone slept great. Host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great Athens Vacation House

Perfect for large groups! New, clean, spacious, and well furnished. Short Uber ride to town and they’re plentiful - didn’t need to wait more than 5 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Nice stay, owners were responsive and checked in regularly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Everything was nice! Close to DT. Communication was excellent. Great weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great homebase for Athens adventures!

The home was beautiful, clean, and full of light! It was welcoming for our families, with a great space for the kids to play outdoors. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Athens trip

The house was beautiful, and very clean and comfortable. Alex communicated with me the entire trip and answered questions promptly. Very close to downtown. Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Property was located in a good place near where we were working. Very clean. Nice new home. Great parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

UGA Graduation

We stayed here while in town for UGA graduation. Great location close to campus! Very comfortable and clean - plenty of room to spread out. Would be great for football season as well!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect home for my son and his groomsmen for the wedding weekend! The hosts provide fantastic communication and is leaves great ‘welcome treats’. The home is comfortable, very clean and well maintained. Close to downtown. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property are super cute and clean! It was perfect was what we needed. The driveway is a little tricky with multiple cars but the property does say to drive on the pine straw and that was very helpful! The location is perfect for downtown Athens!! The property managers were very kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Artist's Cottage

I had an issue with Wells Fargo thinking my rental was fraud; they accepted the Vrbo charge, but not the house rental. We couldn't repay via Vrbo, but Alex, the owner, was very helpful and a pleasure to work with. We referred the home to others in town for a big swim meet at UGA. Great Stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruno V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place accommodating hosts

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyllan K.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alex Akins

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